Pediatric Care: What Parents Need to Know
Overview Pediatric care is the medical care of children from birth to adolescence. It is important to find a pediatrician who you trust and who can provide your child with the best possible care. Pediatricians are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of illnesses and conditions that affect children. They also provide preventive care, such as immunizations and well-child visits. Well-child visits are important because they give your pediatrician a chance to monitor your child's growth and development. They also provide an opportunity for you to ask questions about your child's health and to get advice on how to keep your child healthy. Immunizations are another important part of pediatric care. Vaccines protect children from serious diseases, such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio, and diphtheria. In addition to well-child visits and immunizations, pediatricians also provide a variety of other services, such as: Diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and in...